Meet Angela Lopez! Angela is quite simply the best when it comes to real estate. At BST Realty LLC, we are so proud to have her as a part of the team. In fact, Angela is one of our top producing agents and was #1 in sales in 2020. That means she is good at closing …
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe a home is a better investment than stocks? In a post …
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Your Home Pathway This Spring
Signs of spring are all around. In the Willamette Valley, you can begin to experience the wonderfully delicate Trillium plant blooming among the ferns and clovers beginning to emerge. This may signal to us the need for starting anew and being more open to possibilities. When it comes to buying or selling a home, it …
Double the Win
We are proud to announce that BST Realty LLC has way more than doubled in its sales within the last two years. Now, that’s something to celebrate. When our business flourishes, so do our clients. It’s a win-win for everyone involved! We believe in community, and it’s been wonderful to be able to help our …
Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. Using data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s estimated that Americans can expect an average …
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Serving Up Simply the Best
Spring is in the air! At BST Realty LLC, we are here to serve up simply the best service to our clients. We help first-time home Buyers who are wondering how to make the first steps. And, we are there for sellers who may have owned a few homes and want to make the most …
Fun Activities Nearby
The warmer days mean more fun in the sun! In the Willamette Valley, we have so many wonderful outdoor activities to choose from. It could be experiencing the old-growth forest at Silver Falls State Park or a park for your kiddos to play. Keizer has some great play areas for families to join. One playground …
Home Dreams Blossom
At BST Realty LLC, we love serving our clients. We are here to support you at every point in the journey. With our talented agents, we can help serve you in many ways. This includes whether you’re considering a home out in the country with some acreage, commercial property, or perhaps you’re a first-time Homebuyer …
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?
Navigating Your Credit Score According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is strong enough to qualify for a mortgage. While stricter lending standards could be a challenge for some, …
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Real Estate and our Economic Well Being
What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy? Real estate is the foundation of wealth Real Estate and our Economic Well Being. Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in …
Simply the Best Property Management
At BST Realty LLC, we love providing the best service for our clients. Did you know that we also provide property management services? If you’re a landlord or an investor, BST Realty LLC can help figure out a plan that best fits you. The property management side is led by Uriel Santana and Jenna Robles. …
We Love Our Community
We want to give a big thanks to all the people who wrote down their appreciation to our COVID heroes. We love our community. At BST Realty LLC, we believe in supporting community and love that so much gratitude and admiration were shared on the love notes to COVID heroes that we had posted on …
Visit Keizer Rapids
Keizer is a wonderful city that has many parks to choose from. Especially with the days beginning to warm up with spring right around the corner. Keizer Rapids Park is a brilliant park to frequent with you and your family. There are trails, a fun playground, and even an arboretum with many different types of trees. There’s …
How Much Leverage Do Today’s House Sellers Have?
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are up 23.7% from the same time last year while the inventory of homes available for …
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Meet Lisa Santana
Meet Lisa Santana! Lisa is the sole owner at BST Realty, LLC and Managing Principal Broker. She has almost 20 years of experience providing phenomenal service to her clients. Lisa is an expert negotiator and compassionate listener. Not only that, but she grew up in Oregon, so she has in-depth knowledge of it. One of …
Helping Neighbors
Tough times bring people together. The last week has served up weather that has made people even more compassionate with one another. Community is such an important thing to us, and we support it in many ways. This time around, neighbors were helping neighbors to make it through the cold temperatures after a power outage …
Homeownership Today: 6 Foundational Benefits
Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health crisis. Thinking about homeownership today, 65.8% of Americans are fortunate enough to call …
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Love Notes to Your COVID Heroes
You may notice that there’s something up in our front window in our downtown office in Silverton. If you’re in the area, you should stop on by and add to it. At BST Realty LLC, we believe in supporting community. That’s why during the whole month of February we are having a “Love notes to …
Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.
Want to build wealth? Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into consideration monthly housing costs, tax advantages, and other …
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Write Home About Deer Friends
The Willamette Valley has so much to offer, especially some interesting neighbors. In Silverton, there’s a deer herd that likes to make its way around town. To the point that it makes for a natural stopping of traffic. Kids “ooooh,” and “ah,” while adults might be tapping their thumb on the steering wheel. And, still, …
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